March 17, 2014
Courtney redwell
FLEET TRACKING SYSTEM HELPS CUT FUEL COSTS Trimming the fat off fuel costs doesn’t have to be difficult. It starts with implementing a fleet tracking system, then developing and managing fuel efficiency key performance indicators (KPIs). These KPIs include: Idling Cost & Idling Percentage = KPI for Fuel Use Efficiency Why: Our fleet tracking system shows an idling percentage which...
March 14, 2014
Victoria Gole
Electronic Logging Devices Proposed to Improved Efficiency and Safety On March 13th, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a revised proposal to mandate that electronic logging devices be installed in interstate commercial buses and trucks. The requirement would reduce paperwork burdens on carriers, help enforce hours-of-service rules, and ensure that drivers are not harassed, FMCSA said. The new...
March 13, 2014
Courtney redwell
The Trucking Industry is Being Transformed With Telematics & EOBRs On a long stretch of highway, a semi-trailer send a message to a trucking company stating the truck's refrigeration unit is warming up. Before the product being transported has a chance to be affected from the temperature, the company notifies the driver of where to get it fixed, saving the...
March 12, 2014
Victoria Gole
Mandate for Electronic Log Devices or Electronic Onboard Recorders Soon In Effect Please See Updated Article: Electronic Logging Devices Proposed by FMCSA A rule mandating Electronic Log Devices or, Electronic Onboard Recorders as they are also known, is expected to be published April 9th 2014 according to a monthly report from the Department of Transportation. DOT has been pushing back...
March 7, 2014
Victoria Gole
In the rapidly growing and competitive fleet management/telematics industry, having a quality product is essential, but so is having an excellent customer support system. Your ability to provide support as a service to customers is crucial. You must strive to consistently support your: Current Customer Base: Keep your existing customers happy, and continuously build and enhance brand loyalty. Returning Customer...
March 5, 2014
Courtney redwell
GPS Fleet Management Software Helps Prevent Dangerous Driving Fleet managers, parents and business owners all have something in common, worrying about dangerous driving. It is not only important to ensure the utmost safety of your drivers at all times, but you also want to avoid any unnecessary costs associated with dangerous or careless driving. What can you do about the...
February 28, 2014
Courtney redwell
Dogs Made Easy to Find With GPS Tracking Units A company in Alberta, Canada that offers off-leash dog walking is using GPS tracking units to keep track of its dogs at all times. Before Clever Canines takes any of the dogs out for any off-leash activity, the dogs are outfitted with a harness containing a small GPS tracking unit. It...
February 26, 2014
Courtney redwell
Improve Driver Safety With Telematics Many fleet managers put off implementing telematics to improve driver safety because they fear they will become aware of something that until now they did not have to subsequently manage. If you are in this situation ask yourself, what do you think is riskier? Not knowing if safety training is needed for your drivers OR...
February 24, 2014
Victoria Gole
GPS Tracker Devices Ensure Top Customer Service Quality Each and every business knows that providing top-notch customer service is the name of the game; without it businesses will quickly be overridden by a competitor that respects the importance of taking good care of the customer. You may have the best product on the market or provide an incredible and unique...
February 20, 2014
Victoria Gole
Mobile Driver Log Book Advantages A driver logbook is necessary for a number of reasons and any business that requires the use of vehicles for transport, pick-up, delivery or in order to provide a customer service will know that completing the logbook is a standard part of the job. Nowadays technology is everywhere and providing a great number of benefits...
